Political

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) announced today that he was named to the Airland; Personnel; and Readiness and Management Support Subcommittees for the Senate Committee on Armed Services. Blunt is one of two Republican senators to serve ...

JEFFERSON CITY – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Mike Cunningham, R-Rogersville, to require the Division of Workers’ Compensation to maintain a claims database was today approved by the Missouri Senate and sent to the House for consideration. Senate Bill 34 would, ...

Taking Care of Our Military and Addressing Workers’ Compensation Our country is known as “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” It is thanks to the service of our military members throughout history that has preserved ...

The Missouri House had a short but busy week. The Capitol was abuzz with activity from the Governor’s annual State of the State Address on Monday evening to several committee hearings throughout the week. As things speed-up in Jefferson City, ...

Greetings from your State Capitol. This week the Governor released his budget. The Governor’s budget is based on four pieces of legislation that have never passed the legislature, totaling nearly $165 million in ‘new’ money for him to spend. These ...

The Douglas County Democrats met on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Krazy Daze restaurant. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Teresa Tost at 6 p.m. A treasurer’s report was given by Chaz Franzke. He provided the names ...

A primary concern amongst Missourians — and all Americans — is figuring out the best possible solutions to protect our constitutional right to keep and bear arms and to keep our children safe. We are still mourning the tragic loss ...

Though it is cold outside, things have started to heat up in Jefferson City. Bills have been filed, committees have started to meet, and legislation has already been debated in the House chamber. Session is in full swing. Earlier this ...

By U.S. Senator Roy Blunt “Show me your budget, and I will tell you what you value.” That’s what Joe Biden said last summer, and he meant it as a criticism of Republicans. The vice president’s comment raises a question: ...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) Tuesday morning sent a letter of resignation to Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and notified the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives that it would be her last day serving in Congress. ...